Midea

Midea Air Fryers Error Codes

Complete list of fault codes and troubleshooting guides. Use the search below to find your specific error.

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E1
Air fryer will not start and displays E1 on the control panel.
NTC Temperature Sensor Open Circuit
E10
E10 appears and the unit will not start; sometimes accompanied by a beeping alarm.
Door / Basket Detection Fault
E11
E11 error appears and the unit will not heat above low temperatures.
Ambient Temperature Sensor Fault
E12
E12 is displayed and the unit powers off or resets randomly.
Internal Power Supply Fault
E2
Air fryer beeps and shows E2 shortly after starting a cooking cycle.
NTC Temperature Sensor Short Circuit / Over‑temperature Detection
E3
Display shows E3 and the air fryer stops heating during operation.
Over‑temperature Protection Trip (Thermal Cutoff or High‑Temp Sensor)
E4
E4 appears on the display and the unit will not start a cooking cycle.
Over‑voltage or Under‑voltage Protection
E5
E5 error appears and the air fryer shuts off shortly after starting.
Over‑current / Heater Drive Protection
E6
E6 is displayed and the fan does not run, or the unit stops mid‑cycle.
Convection Fan Motor Fault
E7
E7 appears and the air fryer will not heat, though the fan may still run.
Heating Element Open Circuit
E8
E8 error code appears and the unit will not respond to temperature or time adjustments.
Keypad / Touch Panel Communication Error
E9
E9 is displayed and the air fryer shuts down unexpectedly during cooking.
Internal Communication / MCU Error
Symptom
Air fryer does not power on at all; no lights or display.
No Power / Dead Unit
Symptom
Air fryer emits smoke from the vent during normal cooking.
Excessive Smoke During Operation
Symptom
Air fryer exterior becomes extremely hot to the touch during use.
Insulation / Heat Shield Degradation
Symptom
Air fryer fan does not run; only a faint hum or no sound at all.
Fan Not Spinning
Symptom
Air fryer leaks oil or liquid from the bottom onto the countertop.
Basket / Pan Seal Leakage
Symptom
Air fryer overheats; food burns quickly and there is a strong burning smell.
Temperature Regulation Failure (Runs Too Hot)
Symptom
Air fryer powers on but will not start cooking when Start button is pressed.
Start Command / Control Logic Failure
Symptom
Air fryer runs but does not heat; food remains cold or barely warm.
No Heat / Heater Inoperative
Symptom
Air fryer takes much longer than normal to cook; cannot reach set temperature.
Insufficient Heating / Under‑temperature
Symptom
Air fryer turns off mid‑cycle and restarts or stays off.
Intermittent Power Loss
Symptom
Basket is difficult to insert or remove; it jams or scrapes.
Basket Rail / Latch Misalignment
Symptom
Basket will not lock in place; unit shows door/basket open and will not start.
Basket Latch / Switch Actuator Failure
Symptom
Burning plastic or electrical smell when the air fryer is running.
Overheating Components / Electrical Insulation Breakdown
Symptom
Clicking noise from the control area; heater cycles erratically.
Relay Chatter / Unstable Heater Control
Symptom
Condensation or small amounts of water dripping from the bottom or sides.
Condensation Drainage / Steam Management
Symptom
Display is dim, flickering, or segments are missing.
LED / Display Module Fault
Symptom
Display works but buttons do not respond or respond intermittently.
Unresponsive Touch Panel
Symptom
High‑pitched squealing noise when the air fryer is running.
Fan Motor Bearing Wear
Symptom
Interior light (if equipped) does not turn on during cooking.
Cavity Lamp Failure
Symptom
Loud rattling or grinding noise from the top or rear of the air fryer during operation.
Fan Noise / Mechanical Vibration
Symptom
Non‑stick coating on basket or pan is peeling or flaking.
Coating Degradation / Surface Damage
Symptom
Persistent bad odor (rancid or chemical) from the air fryer even after several uses.
Odor Contamination / Residual Manufacturing Oils
Symptom
Preheat or cooking time completes but food is undercooked compared to previous use with same settings.
Calibration Drift / Sensor Aging
Symptom
Temperature setting cannot be adjusted or jumps to random values.
Encoder / Touch Slider Malfunction
Symptom
Timer counts down too fast or too slow compared to real time.
Timing Circuit / Clock Error
Symptom
Unit beeps continuously or randomly without user input.
Buzzer / Keypad Interference
Symptom
Unit trips the household circuit breaker or GFCI when plugged in or when starting a cycle.
Short Circuit / Ground Fault
Symptom
Unit vibrates excessively or moves on the countertop during operation.
Excessive Vibration / Imbalance
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